Re: REAR WHEEL BEARING

Posted by JWL On 2014/8/27 22:26:52

If this bearing is like the ones on the rear axle of my hot rod (8" Ford Granada) you will need to cut the retainer locking ring off before pressing off the bearing. Pressing off the retainer will gall the axle and the new retainer will not fit correctly. After the retainer has been cut off and the new bearing has been pressed on the new retainer will need to be heated to expand it so it will easily slip on to the axle. After it cools it will be secure. At least this is how the mechanic explained the job to me and he has done 100s of them.

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